Trackside with Erik and Mike, Vol. 42: November 7, 2005

Posted by Bergie

on Mon, Nov 7 2005 1:57 PM

This week's installment of Trackside with Erik and Mike is now live within the Railroading section on the Trains.com home page. Please read this week's column and then vote for your favorite photo below. Click here to read Trackside with Erik and Mike Vol. 42.

Erik Bergstrom

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Posted by wcfan4ever

on Fri, Nov 18 2005 6:06 PM

I like the sunny shot with the fall colors

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Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Nov 15 2005 6:17 AM

While both photos are good, I voted for No 1 because i think it is the better composition.

Jim

Posted by francisco

on Tue, Nov 15 2005 1:57 AM

Both are very nice

Posted by jwillard44

on Mon, Nov 14 2005 8:25 PM

* The NS Roadrailers are a terrific shot, I especially thought so when I download the high resolution image and enlarged it to full screen. The tilted first trailer sort of kills the fairy tale aspect, though.
* But I really loved the BN in the yard best. This was a truly powerful photo of railroad spirit. The clean ballast, the shadows on the ballast, the size of the yard, and the sharp definition of the cars that define the alley the BN is moving through were all pluses.
* I let my HP printer software convert the picture to grayscale and if anything, the power of the picture was more focused on function. Surprisingly this also emphasized the moving train. This was one of the few pictures that I felt lost nothing in B&W. Both color and B&W go on my wall.

Posted by ntypeman

on Mon, Nov 14 2005 12:59 PM

Photo #2.... SORRY guys... YOU JUST CAN'T BEAT THAT GREEN & WHITE.....

Posted by espeefoamer

on Sun, Nov 13 2005 5:33 PM

#1 is a nice traditional train shot.There is something unique about #2 with the train travelling through a railroad yard.This is a type of photo not often seen,especially in a photo contest.#2 gets my vote [:)].

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Posted by Anonymous

on Sun, Nov 13 2005 1:16 AM

#2 most definitly. Always love the yard action. Best place to be on any cool summer evening.....................

Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Nov 12 2005 3:15 PM

where was picture 2 taken? It caught my eye because of the full yard. keep up the good work, both pics are really good.

Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Nov 12 2005 7:51 AM

I sure wish NS would use two diesels. I know its efficient or not needed but it looks alot better. I photograph them in KC some. Usually one diesal at a time. Good shot son both of you.

Posted by dreams

on Fri, Nov 11 2005 9:02 PM

Both great shots - very hard to choose. But I have to go with #2. Lot's of activity & I love the SF & BNSF.

Posted by Anonymous

on Fri, Nov 11 2005 7:48 AM

Photo#2 shows great love for the model railroading industry

Joel Verschuren

Posted by Anonymous

on Thu, Nov 10 2005 12:01 PM

These are great photos! And #1 is exactly my kind of Fall photo. Any other time I would have voted for it. But, #2 got my vote because it stands out in the crowd as being a different photo. You just don't see many like that one. I just had to vote for it. Thanks for such a hard choice to make.

Posted by cozephyr

on Thu, Nov 10 2005 11:56 AM

Autumn gold with NS Roadrailer rates #1 IMHO this week. Well composed with a taste of the season. Keep them coming, lads!

Posted by Anonymous

on Thu, Nov 10 2005 2:10 AM

Finally someone gets a great picture of the Norfolk Southern Train Line. I love it, And want to see more thanks for the great picture. That's all i needed to see. It gets my vote a 100 times over the others.Thanks again, Rob<ahawkscry>[:)][:D][8D]